Classes

Fall 'F' Class in Medfield

Sept. 22 and 24 from 6pm - 10pm
Location: TBA
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Required License for Head Coaches*

G for Grades 1 thru 3, U7-U9
F for Grades 4 thru 8, U10-U14
E strongly recommended for any select teams - U11 thru U14

*Assistant Coaches are strongly recommended to follow same guidelines.

Please go to the MYSA site http://www.mayouthsoccer.org/ for a list of courses being offered in this area.

What is and who should take the 'G' course?
The G license course is the entry level course offered by Massachusetts Youth Soccer. It is geared to those coaching at the Kindergarten through 3rd grade levels. These courses are a great way to learn youth soccer coaching theory and practical frameworks, including sample practice sessions, to help you become a more resourceful, confident coach of young players.

Course emphasis includes: "The game is the greatest teacher." "Economy of practices." "Simple language and presentation." "The key is FUN!". When you complete the course, you will have everything you need to run successful soccer practices, regardless of your prior experience.

The G course is mandatory for all head coaches in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade levels, but the principals taught are useful for a wide range of ages.

What is and who should take the 'F' course?
This 2 night course is a more ambitious introductory course for early-stage coaches or those with some experience and is designed primarily for coaches of U8, U10, or U12 teams. Our intention in the F course is to help you to become a more resourceful and confident "activity leader" - to combine your enthusiasm and commitment to kids and the game with the basic theory and practical exercises that we'll provide. It is widely rated as one of the best and most useful of the courses taught by MYSA.

Prerequisites: G License MANDATORY

This course will provide you with ideas about how to organize practices and game days, many games and exercises for practices, a more thorough demonstration of basic technique, elementary goalkeeping techniques, and some basic tactical ideas.

Medfield Soccer will pay the full course fee ($30 for the G and $55 for the F) for any Medfield coach who attends these courses.

For more information, contact us at coaching@medfieldsoccer.org, or call Dan Ott at 359-7939.